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arriette Kenyatta Scates, lovingly Harriette's dedication and commitment to early child-
known as 'Bay' to her family and hood education will continue to impact countless lives Processional Saturday, September 9, 2023
'Sweetness' to her adoring husband, for generations to come. The Family of Harriette Kenyatta Scates Visitation
John, was called home by the Lord Harriette's faith was a defining aspect of her life. She 10:00 am
on August 24, 2023. Harriette was gave her life to the Lord at the tender age of twelve at Scriptures (Old & New Testament)
the beloved daughter born to Elvin Olivette Baptist Church, and her faith journey continued
and Gladys Woods on March 11, 1973, in St. Louis, Mis- at Metro Christian Worship Center for more than twenty Elders George & Valerie Smith Celebration
souri. Our Bay has left an immeasurable void in the -five years. Harriette was a woman of great wisdom, 11:00 am
hearts of all who knew her. Her sudden and unexpected filled with God's grace, patience, and mercy. She was a Prayer
transition reminds us all to stay rapture ready. She was beacon of selfless love and faith, and her husband af- Elder Bradford Barnett Metro Chrisitan Worship Center
predeceased by her father, Elvin Woods. fectionately referred to her as "Sweetness" because of 3452 Potomac Street
Harriette was a proud alumna of Normandy High School, her embodiment of the fruits of the spirit. Musical Selection Saint Louis, MO 63118
home of the Vikings, graduating in 1991. She furthered Harriette enjoyed traveling and loved helping others Metro Christian Worship Center Living Sacrifice Bishop Raphael Green, D.Ed.Min., Officiant
her education at Central Methodist University, earning a build generational wealth. She was an intelligent and Minister Veeta Jackson-Stallings, Liturgy Facilitator
BA in Early Childcare and Education. Harriette's passion classy lady who together with her husband embraced Special Remarks
for children and families led her to a fulfilling career in multi-level marketing for multiple streams of income, Elder Marie Jackson, Memphis, TN
the childcare field, beginning at the St. Louis Bibleway reaching several cities like Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago Interment
Church Day Care in the 1980s. St. Louis Bibleway and Dallas. Her favorite scripture, Jeremiah 29:11, was Julius B. Anthony, President Memorial Park Cemetery
Church Day Care became Agape Christian Academy De- tattooed on her as a constant reminder of her faith and St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s 5200 Lucas and Hunt Road
velopment Center directed by Mrs. Yvonne Griffin in God's promise for her life. Literature and The Believe Projects Saint Louis, MO 63121
1992 where Elder Mark and Desiree’ Green were the prin- Quincy Moore, Minister IT
cipals. She later became a Professional Development In the words of the renowned theologian, C.S. Lewis, Metro Christian Worship Center Reception
Specialist for the CDA Council and a lead facilitator of "The door on which we have been knocking all our lives
the S.T.A.R, Inc. Program—Let’s Talk. Harriette also will open at last." Harriette Kenyatta Scates has now Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
served on the board of T.E.A.C.H, a program that pro- walked through that door, leaving behind an enduring Acknowledgement and Condolences 9801 Natural Bridge Road
vides funding for teachers to attend college. legacy of love, faith, and service. Her spirit, her Saint Louis, MO 63134
'Sweetness,' will forever live on in the hearts of her lov- Life Reflections of a Boss
She was united in holy matrimony with John Weldon ing and devoted husband, John Weldon Scates, Sr.
Scates, Sr. on September 18, 1993, and their union was (AKA baby) who she was in love with; one son, John Read Silently, Soft Music
blessed with three beautiful children, John Weldon, Jr., Weldon Jr.; three daughters, Kenyatta, J’Honna and
Kenyatta Johnaye’, and J'honna Chayah, and in Decem- Asia; her mother, Mrs. Gladys (Robert) Bullock; sisters, Musical Selection
ber 2015, they opened their arms and expanded their Tanya (Keith) Harvey, Vanessa Woods, Angie Woods, Metro Christian Worship Center Living Sacrifice
family with their daughter, Asia Johnaye. Harriette's love Kendra Woods; brothers, Jerome Woods and Jim
and devotion to her family were unparalleled, and she Woods; mother-in-love, Leona Campbell; sisters-in-love, Homily
was the true embodiment of a Proverbs 31 woman. Gail (Shawn) Greenlee, Denise Blackman, Karma Bishop Raphael Green, D.Ed.Min
The Early Childcare Innovator Harriette Scates; brother-in-love, Lamarr Scates and a host of
other relatives and friends.
In 1999, Harriette and John started their own home day- Benediction
care, which evolved into "A Chosen Generation Pre-
School" and eventually became the "A Generation Cho- Recessional
sen Pre-School." Their school was accredited in 2021
and partnered with the YWCA in 2022.

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